Vernon A. Walters, the chief American delegate, said the resolution ``will greatly strengthen my hand in going back to the U.S. Congress`` to restore cuts in the United States` contribution to the U.N.

Last year the United States refused to pay $110 million of its $210 million annual contribution, demanding a greater voice in budget decisions and accusing the world body of fiscal irresponsibility, a bloated bureaucracy, anti-Americanism and abuse of appointments.

The resolution allows the 21-country Committee for Program and Coordination to receive budget proposals a year in advance, set a ceiling, decide content and set a limit on appropriations.

This would give each committee member a veto, and thus more power to the major donors.